Agricultural Field Operations Supervisor

Job Duties

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people's lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together - valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there's a seat at the table for you.

This Role Is for Experienced Agricultural Professionals

If you currently work in agricultural field operations, crop protection, or pest management and are looking for a stable, wellsupported leadership role, this position is designed for you.

At Lakeside Foods, our Agricultural Field Operations team plays a critical role in ensuring crop health, yield, and quality. We're seeking a handson supervisor with realworld experience leading spraying operations, managing equipment, and overseeing crews in the field.

If this work sounds familiar-not new-you're likely the type of candidate we want to talk with.

Position Overview

As an Agricultural Field Operations Supervisor, you will oversee the spraying and field treatment of processing crops, supervise daily field activities, and ensure compliance with pest management, safety, and regulatory requirements.

This is a working supervisor role-ideal for someone who understands crops, pests, equipment, and people, and prefers being involved in the operation rather than managing from a desk.

What You'll Get

Wage range: $28.46 - $37.36/hour, based on experience

Offseason schedule: Four 10hour days (Monday-Thursday)

Production season (midJune to midOctober):

Flexible scheduling with overtime availability

Stable, longterm employment with a growing organization

Schedules designed to support work/life balance

Marketleading lowcost medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and personal time

Retirement plan with company match

Prescription safety glasses & steeltoe shoe reimbursement

Paid onsite and offsite training

Strong safety culture with leadership support

Many supervisors join us because they want to focus on doing the job right-not fighting constant breakdowns or short staffing.

What You'll Do

Supervise daytoday spraying of crops for weeds, insects, and diseases

Inspect fields daily during the growing season to assess pest and disease thresholds

Determine appropriate treatment plans and spraying methods

Direct company spraying equipment and field personnel

Coordinate and oversee contracted aerial applicator services

Assist with repair and maintenance of field equipment and company vehicles

Maintain grower contracts, pesticide records, and historical data

Supervise planting activities as directed by the Ag Manager

Assist in determining crop maturity

Support hiring, training, and supervision of seasonal employees

Enforce all company safety policies within the field department

If you've led spraying operations, managed field crews, and made treatment decisions before, these responsibilities will be very familiar.

What You'll Bring (Required Experience)

This role requires specific, handson experience:

Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Field Mechanic

At least 2 years' experience in a pest management program

Strong knowledge of:

Field and spraying equipment operation

Preventive maintenance and mechanical repair

Working knowledge of shop tools such as:

Drill press

Welder

Cutting torch (beneficial)

Solid understanding of:

Crop pests and diseases

Detection methods and control strategies

Ability to lead crews, make field decisions, and communicate clearly

Strong safety and compliance mindset

If you meet these requirements and are looking for a more stable, wellsupported operation, we encourage you to apply-even if you're not actively jobhunting.

Where You'll Work

Brooten, Minnesota - located in the heart of the Bonanza Valley.

Enjoy access to fishing, boating, state parks, hiking and biking trails, hunting, golf, and yearround community activities.

Interested in a Conversation?

Apply today and speak directly with our recruiting team.

A short conversation can help determine whether this role is a better longterm fit than where you are now-no obligation required.

Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify.

M/F/D/V

An Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/D/V

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

3 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

56312

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

1388136300

Job Benefits

Not specified